Neuroscience Lab Technician: Research & Operations

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health's Sippy Lab in the Neuroscience Institute seeks a Research Technician to support laboratory operations and grant administration while ensuring compliance.

You will manage mouse colonies, assist with histology and imaging, oversee regulatory and DEA-related activities, and help prepare protocols and reports. A BS in life sciences and strong communication are required; NYU offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Life Sciences or related field with one year of experience.
• Advanced training may be accepted in lieu of experience as assessed by the hiring Principal Investigator.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations and Research Support: Perform and assist with histology, animal injections, tissue imaging, viral vector handling, and related techniques; maintain lab organization, inventories, and training; ensure laboratory readiness.
• Mouse Colony Management: Oversee breeding, genotyping, colony planning, census management, animal allocations, colony records; coordinate transfers and euthanasia requests.
• Regulatory Compliance and Animal Research Oversight: Manage compliance with IACUC, IBC, EHS, prepare protocol submissions and inspections; conduct audits.
• Controlled Substance Management: Manage Schedule I–III programs with licensing, inventory, audits, and regulatory compliance with DEA/NYS BNE requirements.
• Finance and Grant Administration: Manage purchasing, vendor onboarding, reimbursements, budgets; coordinate transfer agreements and grant administration support.
• Administrative Duties: Assist with grant applications, reports, proofreading, PI calendar, and onboarding of new personnel.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

NYU Langone Health's Sippy Lab in the Neuroscience Institute seeks a Research Technician to support laboratory operations and grant administration while ensuring compliance.

You will manage mouse colonies, assist with histology and imaging, oversee regulatory and DEA-related activities, and help prepare protocols and reports. A BS in life sciences and strong communication are required; NYU offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.